Tim Lincecum smiles as he convinces home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth that he tagged out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

Tim Lincecum smiles as he convinces home plate umpire Fieldin Culbreth that he tagged out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game ... more

Tim Lincecum comes up after tagging out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Tim Lincecum comes up after tagging out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Angel Pagan got a base hit in the first inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Angel Pagan got a base hit in the first inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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In the dugout Tim Lincecum described the play in which he tagged out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

In the dugout Tim Lincecum described the play in which he tagged out Chad Billingsley in the third inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Tim Lincecum faced his last batter of the game. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Tim Lincecum faced his last batter of the game. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Hector Sanchez makes a throw to second after a great catch in foul territory. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Hector Sanchez makes a throw to second after a great catch in foul territory. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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The Dodgers Jerry Hairston and the Giants Brandon Crawford collided after a great catch by Hector Sanchez. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

The Dodgers Jerry Hairston and the Giants Brandon Crawford collided after a great catch by Hector Sanchez. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June ... more

Tim Lincecum retuned to the dugout after the end of the 7th inning leading 3-0. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Tim Lincecum retuned to the dugout after the end of the 7th inning leading 3-0. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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The crowd erupts as Sergio Romo gets the last out and a sweep of the Dodgers. The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

The crowd erupts as Sergio Romo gets the last out and a sweep of the Dodgers. The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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A double by Ryan Theriot scattered some pigeons in the outfield. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

A double by Ryan Theriot scattered some pigeons in the outfield. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Ryan Theriot scores the Giants 3rd run in the 5th inning on a hit by Angel Pagan. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

Ryan Theriot scores the Giants 3rd run in the 5th inning on a hit by Angel Pagan. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Brandon Crawford arrived at third base after his triple in the 6th inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Brandon Crawford arrived at third base after his triple in the 6th inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy visited the mound in the 7th inning but kept Tim Lincecum in the game. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

Giants manager Bruce Bochy visited the mound in the 7th inning but kept Tim Lincecum in the game. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 ... more

The crowd called for a sweep and got their wish. The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

The crowd called for a sweep and got their wish. The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Tim Lincecum got a hug from a teammate after he left the game at the end of the 7th inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at AT&T park. less

Tim Lincecum got a hug from a teammate after he left the game at the end of the 7th inning. The San Francisco Giants vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in the last of a three game series Wednesday June 27, 2012 at ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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